Forty years ago today, Richard Nixon resigned from the office of President of the United States. The Nixon Administration was roiled in the Watergate scandal.
While Nixon had no hand in the Watergate break-in, the Oval Office taping system threatened to expose President Nixon as involved in the cover up. In order to avoid impeachment and continuing the American nightmare, Nixon chose to resign the office and return to San Clemente, California leaving Vice President Gerald Ford in charge at the White House.
Before he left the White House, President Nixon addressed the Cabinet and the White House staff:
Nixon's peroration reflects knowing both the deepest valleys and the highest mountains: "Always give your best, never get discouraged, never be petty; always
remember, others may hate you, but those who hate you don't win unless
you hate them, and then you destroy yourself."
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